Anything of or related to the gay male BDSM community which began in the United States and Canada after WWII and was most popular primarily between the 1960s and the late 1980s; characterized by a very rigid and structured hierarchy, elaborate codes of conduct, ritualized protocol, and a strong sense of community, duty, and loyalty.
Some people outside the BDSM community associate collars with animals or pets, and erroneously believe that a collar is a sign of humiliation or is used to dehumanize a submissive; however, the symbolic value of a collar within the BDSM community is completely different.
Commentary: A collaring ceremony in the BDSM community has many of the same kinds of social significance as something like a marriage or a wedding; often, the process of collaring is used to indicate a committed long-term relationship, particularly in TPE relationships.
Anything of or related to the gay male BDSM community which began in the United States and Canada after WWII and was most popular primarily between the 1960s and the late 1980s; characterized by a very rigid and structured hierarchy, elaborate codes of conduct, ritualized protocol, and a strong sense of community, duty, and loyalty.
Some people outside the BDSM community associate collars with animals or pets, and erroneously believe that a collar is a sign of humiliation or is used to dehumanize a submissive; however, the symbolic value of a collar within the BDSM community is completely different.
Commentary: A collaring ceremony in the BDSM community has many of the same kinds of social significance as something like a marriage or a wedding; often, the process of collaring is used to indicate a committed long-term relationship, particularly in TPE relationships.
Anything of or related to the gay male BDSM community which began in the United States and Canada after WWII and was most popular primarily between the 1960s and the late 1980s; characterized by a very rigid and structured hierarchy, elaborate codes of conduct, ritualized protocol, and a strong sense of community, duty, and loyalty.
Some people outside the BDSM community associate collars with animals or pets, and erroneously believe that a collar is a sign of humiliation or is used to dehumanize a submissive; however, the symbolic value of a collar within the BDSM community is completely different.
Commentary: A collaring ceremony in the BDSM community has many of the same kinds of social significance as something like a marriage or a wedding; often, the process of collaring is used to indicate a committed long-term relationship, particularly in TPE relationships.
Mummification - A unique kind of bondage scene in which the whole body is wrapped tightly in a film - typically plastic wrap.
Hood - A head covering, usually made of leather, that the Dominant wears to increase the "fear factor" in a BDSM scene or a submissive is made to wear to provide some degree of sensory deprivation.
Caused by lack of oxygen to the brain, can happen during extreme BDSM play - such as breath control, long pain sessions, etc. Can be dangerous (brain damage) when caused by breath control play.
Caused by lack of oxygen to the brain, can happen during extreme BDSM play - such as breath control, long pain sessions, etc. Can be dangerous (brain damage) when caused by breath control play.
Hood - A head covering, usually made of leather, that the Dominant wears to increase the "fear factor" in a BDSM scene or a submissive is made to wear to provide some degree of sensory deprivation.
If a Dominant disregards a submissive’s safe word, that Dominant is considered "unsafe." The most common safe word is "RED!" Some also use a caution word such as “Yellow” to signify that the dominant is approaching a limit.
It covers everything from the basics such as the issue of consent, safewords, "the silent alarm" safety device and negotiation to Dominant/submissive interactions and even give you a GlossaryofBDSM words.
Male and female slaves are pushed to the limits of deliciously demanding servitude and revel in the special agonies and thrills of indentured servitude.
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Commentary: In a BDSM context, enemas may be given for pleasure (some people find the sensations enjoyable or arousing), as a form of humiliation play, or simply as a precursor to anal sex.
Any BDSM activity involving creating unusual sensations on a person, who may be blindfolded, as with ice cubes, soft fur or cloth, coarse materials, and the like.
A device used for sensation play consisting of a short metal cylinder with numerous spikes attached to a handle in such a way that it can be rolled over the skin, producing a sensation somewhat similar to that of a wartenberg wheel.
Anything of or related to the gay male BDSM community which began in the United States and Canada after WWII and was most popular primarily between the 1960s and the late 1980s; characterized by a very rigid and structured hierarchy, elaborate codes of conduct, ritualized protocol, and a strong sense of community, duty, and loyalty.
Some people outside the BDSM community associate collars with animals or pets, and erroneously believe that a collar is a sign of humiliation or is used to dehumanize a submissive; however, the symbolic value of a collar within the BDSM community is completely different.
Commentary: In a BDSM context, enemas may be given for pleasure (some people find the sensations enjoyable or arousing), as a form of humiliation play, or simply as a precursor to anal sex.
This is a list of terms and definitions commonly used in a BDSM, Bondage or Fetish related context.
While this list is not complete, it is quite extensive and should be very helpful for those looking to increase their awareness ofBDSM, Bondage or Fetishes.
Caused by lack of oxygen to the brain, can happen during extreme BDSM play - such as breath control, long pain sessions, etc. Can be dangerous (brain damage) when caused by breath control play.
This term can be used to describe a type of Anime or Manga, and, on the adult internet, these words are often used interchangeably when referring to Japenese erotic animation.
Caution is advised when dealing with any site that uses the term Lolita, since you may be viewing child pornography( click here for information on what you can if you find or suspect a case of child pornography).
You are also welcome to contact us regarding any of the terms and information below.
Caused by lack of oxygen to the brain, can happen during extreme BDSM play - such as breath control, long pain sessions, etc. Can be dangerous (brain damage) when caused by breath control play.
Hood - A head covering, usually made of leather, that the Dominant wears to increase the "fear factor" in a BDSM scene or a submissive is made to wear to provide some degree of sensory deprivation.
It can be a "soft limit" which can change over time, or a "hard limit" which is more or less written in stone.
BDSM - The term BDSM is a catch-all phrase for nearly every aspect of kinky sex.
SLING - a sling is a cross between a swing and a hammock often used in SM scenes.
Should the submissive be unable to speak (usually because of a gag) a safesignal may be used (such as snapping three times, shaking the head "NO", or dropping a ball) for the same intended purpose.
As the BDSM world expanded in the 1970s, the "Hanky Code" system evolved as a set of icons by which to publicly state one's sexual interests without being too vulgar.
While there are MANY more codes, the following may be of interest to readers of this glossary:
Hanky codes are a system for distinguishing sexual interests in public.
